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Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance nominates Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister
BAGHDAD, Jan 24 (Reuters) – The alliance of Shi’ite political blocs that holds a majority in Iraq’s parliament has picked former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee for the […]
China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup (updated)
JEDDAH, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — China missed the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. […]
China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup (updated 2)
JEDDAH, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday […]
Federal agents fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) – A man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday has died, local and federal officials said, the second fatal shooting involving federal agents this […]
Syria resumes oil extraction at fields regained from SDF
DAMASCUS, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Syria has resumed extracting oil at fields in the country’s northeast that were recently recaptured from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the state news […]
Minnesota governor says federal agents involved in shooting in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Federal agents have shot another person in Minneapolis, said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who called for an immediate end to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement […]
From Greenland to Ukraine, Trump’s centralized diplomacy creates whiplash for allies
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – When officials from the United States, Denmark and Greenland met last month in the Arctic island’s capital, the session was reassuringly normal, with no discussion […]
Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers
NAIROBI, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Saturday his wife had been taken to hospital after soldiers invaded their residence, partially undressed and choked her. […]
Italy protests, recalls ambassador to Switzerland after New Year’s bar fire suspect released
ROME, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Italy formally protested on Saturday the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar engulfed in a deadly New Year’s Day fire and […]
Immigration raids in Minnesota fuel grassroots Somali activism
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) – When immigration agents began aggressive operations in Minneapolis last month, Kowsar Mohamed started knocking on doors, fielding late-night calls and mobilizing other Somali Americans into […]